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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.90, 1,441.20 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.90, 1,441.20 and 595.40 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.90 : 1,441.20 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.90/1,441.20 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.90x = 1,441.20 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.90x = 858,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,090.48/959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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